However, the Committee’s work in a range of areas has shown that individuals have difficulties enforcing their rights under the Act and has questioned the effectiveness of the EHRC: inquiries on pregnancy and maternity discrimination, transgender equality, disability and the built environment, workplace dress codes, older people and employment and sexual harassment in the workplace all identified widespread problems with enforcement.

Edward Lord CREDIT: TWITTER

A Twitter row erupted yesterday as it emerged that Lord, who identifies as non-binary and asks to be described by the pronoun "they,” is a Freemason, an institution that has famously refuses to allow women to join its men-only lodges.

A Jewish organisation has referred the Labour Party to the Equality and Human Rights Commission citing its “discrimination against Jews”.

The announcement came as the organisation confirmed it had appointed Dame Margaret Hodge and Ian Austin as its patrons, after they were warned about their conduct over the issue of anti-Semitism in the party.

Richard Harrington, MP for Watford, has secured a meeting with London Mayor Sadiq Khan, along with David Gauke MP, to put forward his idea that will make sure the Metropolitan Line Extension goes ahead.

14th July 2017MP Supports School Safety Week in Watford

Richard Harrington MP was delighted to visit Cassiobury Junior School in Watford, as part of School Safety Week.

Cassiobury Junior School hosted the first ever school safety programme in Watford. This is a week of activities for Year 6 students that helps to promote safety and prepare them for their secondary school transfer. Around 1,200 students from 20 schools in and around Watford took part in a range of activities, and were given the opportunity to learn about road safety, fire safety, cyber security and first aid.

Watford MP, Richard Harrington said:

"I was delighted to be invited to School Safety Week. On the day that I was there, we covered a range of topics and students got the chance to speak to our local police, as well as representatives from the NSPCC. I think it's so important that students are given this opportunity to learn about keeping themselves safe, and to help prepare them for secondary school. School Safety Week is such a fantastic initiative and I would like to thank the teachers for inviting me and letting me see what it's all about."

ideo and photos with just one more day to convince Britain to vote for them.

Wednesday, 29 March 2017Article 50 was triggered today.

The Prime Minister has signed the six-page letter that kicks off two years of negotiations between the UK and the other 27 member countries which will determine what relationship they have after it leaves in 2019.

28 March 2017The government is planning to release proposals on pension scams

According to Watford's Richard Harrington who is the pensions minister, "The government is planning to release proposals on pension scams, reducing fees and charges, and improving transparency very soon".

Monday, 10 December 2016New MEP takes up her Brussels role
Hertfordshire’s new MEP Alex Mayer has taken up her post after being officially sworn in at the European Parliament.

Ms Mayer replaces Richard Howitt who stepped down earlier this year.
She said: “Over the coming two years, Labour MEPs will have a crucial role to play in holding the government to account on Brexit.”

3 November 2016Mayor Dorothy talks about Community Developments
Baroness Dorothy Thornhill and Graham Taylor ex-England Manager officially opened the NEW revamped Meriden Community Centre.

She was really excited that the about this project, it has been a long time coming but we finally got there.

September 2016Watford MP wants Business to come to Watford.
Richard is appealing to local businesses to hire an apprentice, bringing awareness to the benefits apprenticeships can offer employers and employees alike.

Ms Mayer replaces Richard Howitt who stepped down earlier this year.
She said: “Over the coming two years, Labour MEPs will have a crucial role to play in holding the government to account on Brexit.”